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The man who may have saved Penticton Junior Hockey from extinction a half decade ago, is stepping down as Managing Partner of the Vees.

“I will be a part-time scout for the Anahiem Ducks and be a minority partner in the Vees so it will allow me to stay in touch with the hockey world, but I have some personal goals to commit more time to moving forward” said Carter today of his duties moving forward.

Local businessman Neil Jamieson (current Vees Governer) will add Managing Partner to his list of duties taking over for Scott.

I caught up with Neil today, to reflect on the legacy Scott Carter has left behind.

After last season’s Fred Page Cup Championship, Scott bows out on top - a fitting place for man who saved (and brought back) the Vees.

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Last Night the Vees opened their pre-season schedule with a 5-4 OT win in Merritt.

Vees Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations Fred Harbinson fills in the blanks.

Tonight is the rematch with the Centennials visiting Memorial Arena in Penticton.

Puck Drop is 7:05.

I’ll be memorizing numbers and updating the game with blurbs and scoring notes throughout. Be sure to check in if you aren’t at Memorial Arena.

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Vees Head Coach Fred Harbinson following Monday’s practice.

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Friday afternoon saw the Vees last scrimmage of training camp, the Vees Blog was there to catch up with the Vees staff and scout some of the new recruits.

In order of appearance we talk with…

Murray Maxwell, Equipment Manager

David Small, Asistant Coach

Alana Dyrland, Athletic Therapist

Fred Harbinson, Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operation

Tom Hengen, Lower Mainland Scout (father of Michael Hengen)

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David Andreassen, the newest addition to the Vees roster, has arrived in Penticton. The Camrose product talks about his change of address came to be and his lasting memories of the 2008 Doyle Cup.

I wonder if David’s cousin Alexander is composing a new song?????

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Just two days after losing James Bettauer to the Chilliwack Bruins of the WHL, the Vees got a big confirmation from a fellow ‘91 skater from last years’ championship squad. Golden, BC’s favorite wrecking ball, Curtis MacKenzie, will be back in Penticton for the 08-09 Season, electing to play in the BCHL (and thus likely the NCAA) rather than in Red Deer of the Western League.

Also, last years’ Vees will welcome a Doyle Cup enemy to the locker room this season as the Vees have completed another deal with the Camrose Kodiaks. Forward David Andreassen, a Camrose Kid, has been acquired for the rights to two 20-year-old players in Western Hockey League. Andreassen has played in the last two Royal Bank Cup Tournaments with the Kodiaks.

For all the details the Vees Blog found Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations Fred Harbinson.

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The Vees Blog is back for the 2008/2009 season. The Blog will be even bigger and better this season as we watch the Vees defend the club’s first BCHL Championship in 22 years.

We open the blogging season with an interview with Fred Harbinson the Coach of the Fred Page Cup Champions heading into his sophomore season.

Coach talks about the offseason changes, two players lost to Major Junior this offseason (breaking news alert!), and what kind of team we may see come September 5th.

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Never fun clearing out the stall and saying goodbye.

A final word from the BCHL Champions.

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One last time this season…

“Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Fred”

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The Vees are proud to announce the commitment of Goaltender Sean Bonar to the 08-09 team.

Bonar was born in 1991 and played for the Greater Vancouver Canadians in the BC Major Midget League.

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